Table of Contents

Introduction
Part I: The Foundations of Speaking
1. Understanding Public Speaking
2. Forming a Speech Study Group
3. Writing Your Speech
Part II: When Speaking Before Student Groups
4. Understanding and Managing Your Nervousness
5. Involving Your Audience
6. Discovering What is Really Important at Your School
7. Just Showing Off
8. Your Body Language Speaks Volumes
Part III: When Speaking Before Parent Groups
9. Scheduled Parent Meetings
10. Working With Parents on More Difficult Issues
11. Presenting a Persuasive Line of Reasoning
12. When Asking for Support
13. If You Need to Speak on a Moment's Notice
14. How to Field Questions From Your Audience
Part IV: When Speaking Before Parent-Teacher-Student Associations Meetings
15. Creating a Speech to Inform
16. Presenting Yourself and Your Speech
Part V: When Speaking Before Collegial Groups
17. Beyond Words -- How to Use Visual Aids
18. Leading a Staff or In-Service Meeting
Part VI: When Speaking Before Community Groups
19. Making Decisions Regarding Your Audience and Your Speaking Environment
20. Sharing Yourself With the Children
21. How to Lead and Participate in a Discussion Group
Part VII: When All Else Fails...
22. Speaking When You Cannot Say Anything
23. Using Appropriate Grammar
Part VIII: Example Speeches and The Appendix
24. Three Example Speeches
Appendix: Additional Supports
Glossary
Index